British Police Fell Race Championships 2013

Cumbria

12.30pm - Tuesday 14 May 2013 - Askham, Cumbria

Race Report and Results

This year we had 60 entries from 13 UK Police Forces. On the day we had 45 runners braving what turned out to be an excellent 10.5 mile fell course. Blessed with fairly fine sunny weather everyone enjoyed this interesting, 'off the beaten track' part of the Cumbrian Fells.

Ian Phillips (Derbyshire) and his border collie won the race in 1hr 25 with the first lady, Kathleen Aubrey (Cumbria) crossing the line in 1hr 52.

Cumbria Police on their home turf unsurprisingly, but very commendably, swept the board with the team event with 3,4,5,6,7,10, 11,15 positioned runners.

There were some parts of the course that required good navigational skills to be a must. One or two runners went off track to the detriment of a running a much slower time but soon got back on course. Everyone finished safely with the sweep team crossing the line at 2 hours 39 minutes.

Good food was on offer as part of the race entry at the Queens Head pub in Askham where we presented the prizes and trophies.

A big thank you to Richard Mavin and his team of marshals and time keepers who organised the course and venue.

A special thanks go to the runners from Norfolk Constabulary and Metropolitan Police teams who travelled far to take part and support this event.

Vol. 20785 Steve Broadbent

British Police Fell Race Coordinator

Individual Results

Mixed Teams

2013 Race information